The stories of giants and spirits, like Rübezahl, continue to flourish in modern hearths and ancient folklore accounts alike. With their continued presence, early perspectives can be formulated into
In Snorri Sturulson’s Prose Edda, the jötnar are portrayed as amoral at best and dangerous, destructive, and immoral at worst. In our decidedly Christianized modern society, these things feel very
They have adorned the walls of temples and modern kitchens alike. They are creatures associated with fertility, victory, and divination. Folklore long regards them as key characters throughout the anc
Paying as you go is part of our faith. The gifting cycle circles every moment of our lives. Small offerings like this are not something I have to I think about anymore, but when I started taking Heath
Hel is frequently presented as a dreary, gray realm; ruled by an unforgiving goddess of the same name. A cold and thankless land for those who die of old age or illness. There's even a pit where the v
I work in a quasi-military environment, with teens from the ages of 16-18. The difference in the provisions provided for the Christian students and the non-Christian students is one of guidance. The C
